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What a shot! 33 amazing sports photos

Updated 8:24 AM EST, Mon December 10, 2018
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Atlanta United celebrates <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2018%2F12%2F08%2Fsport%2Fmls-cup-atlanta-united-portland-timbers%2Findex.html" target="_blank">winning the MLS Cup</a> after their 2-0 defeat of the Portland Timbers on Saturday, December 8, in Atlanta.
Atlanta United celebrates winning the MLS Cup after their 2-0 defeat of the Portland Timbers on Saturday, December 8, in Atlanta.
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President Donald Trump attends the Army-Navy football game in Philadelphia, on Saturday, December 8.
President Donald Trump attends the Army-Navy football game in Philadelphia, on Saturday, December 8.
Tom Brenner/The New York Times/Redux
Foye Oluokun of the Atlanta Falcons tackles Mark Andrews of the Baltimore Ravens during the first quarter of a game in Atlanta on December 2.
Foye Oluokun of the Atlanta Falcons tackles Mark Andrews of the Baltimore Ravens during the first quarter of a game in Atlanta on December 2.
Dale Zanine/USA TODAY Sports
Runners pass by a mural during Humana Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio Marathon on Saturday, December 1 in San Antonio, Texas.
Runners pass by a mural during Humana Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio Marathon on Saturday, December 1 in San Antonio, Texas.
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Green Bay Packers' Bashaud Breeland celebrates his interception that he returned for a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, December 9.
Green Bay Packers' Bashaud Breeland celebrates his interception that he returned for a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, December 9.
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Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Kyler Murray kisses the trophy as he poses for photos during a press conference in New York after winning the Heisman Trophy on Saturday, December 8. On Sunday, Murray <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2018%2F12%2F09%2Fus%2Fkyler-murray-tweets-apology%2Findex.html" target="_blank">apologized for homophobic tweets</a> he wrote as a teenager in 2011 and 2012.
Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Kyler Murray kisses the trophy as he poses for photos during a press conference in New York after winning the Heisman Trophy on Saturday, December 8. On Sunday, Murray apologized for homophobic tweets he wrote as a teenager in 2011 and 2012.
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Sweden's Anna Lagerquist jumps to shoot during a European Women's Handball Championship match between Sweden and Serbia, on Sunday, December 2 in Nantes, France.
Sweden's Anna Lagerquist jumps to shoot during a European Women's Handball Championship match between Sweden and Serbia, on Sunday, December 2 in Nantes, France.
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Green Bay Packers cornerback Josh Jackson knocks a pass away from Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu in the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on Sunday, December 9.
Green Bay Packers cornerback Josh Jackson knocks a pass away from Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu in the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on Sunday, December 9.
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Marvin Bagley III of the Sacramento Kings dunks against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second half of an NBA basketball game on Friday, December 7 in Cleveland.
Marvin Bagley III of the Sacramento Kings dunks against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second half of an NBA basketball game on Friday, December 7 in Cleveland.
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Arsenal's Alexandre Lacazette is challenged by Huddersfield Town's Mathias Jorgensen on Saturday, December 8 in London.
Arsenal's Alexandre Lacazette is challenged by Huddersfield Town's Mathias Jorgensen on Saturday, December 8 in London.
HANNAH MCKAY/REUTERS
Havard Bokko of Norway competes in the Men's 1500m during ISU World Cup Speed Skating on Saturday, December 8 in Tomaszow Mazowiecki, Poland.
Havard Bokko of Norway competes in the Men's 1500m during ISU World Cup Speed Skating on Saturday, December 8 in Tomaszow Mazowiecki, Poland.
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Norway's Cecilia Braekhus, right, hits Aleksandra  Magdziak-Lopes during a boxing match on Saturday, December 8, in Carson, California.
Norway's Cecilia Braekhus, right, hits Aleksandra Magdziak-Lopes during a boxing match on Saturday, December 8, in Carson, California.
Chris Carlson/AP
Participants paddle along the Seine river in the Nautic SUP Paris Crossing, a stand up paddle competition in Paris, France on Sunday, December 9.
Participants paddle along the Seine river in the Nautic SUP Paris Crossing, a stand up paddle competition in Paris, France on Sunday, December 9.
GONZALO FUENTES/REUTERS
Atlanta United's Josef Martinez leaps in the air as his teammates celebrate winning the MLS Cup over the Portland Timbers on Saturday, December 8 in Atlanta.
Atlanta United's Josef Martinez leaps in the air as his teammates celebrate winning the MLS Cup over the Portland Timbers on Saturday, December 8 in Atlanta.
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Russell Westbrook of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives against the Brooklyn Nets during their game on Wednesday, December 5 in New York.
Russell Westbrook of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives against the Brooklyn Nets during their game on Wednesday, December 5 in New York.
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Running back Spencer Ware of the Kansas City Chiefs carries the ball as Baltimore Ravens' cornerback Marlon Humphrey defends at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Sunday, December 9.
Running back Spencer Ware of the Kansas City Chiefs carries the ball as Baltimore Ravens' cornerback Marlon Humphrey defends at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Sunday, December 9.
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Aaron Finch of Australia is bowled by Ishant Sharma of India during day two of the first Test match on Friday, December 7 in Adelaide, Australia.
Aaron Finch of Australia is bowled by Ishant Sharma of India during day two of the first Test match on Friday, December 7 in Adelaide, Australia.
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Rui Hachimura and Corey Kispert of the Gonzaga Bulldogs celebrate during a basketball game against the Washington Huskies on Wednesday, December 5 in Spokane, Washington. The Bulldogs won 81-79.
Rui Hachimura and Corey Kispert of the Gonzaga Bulldogs celebrate during a basketball game against the Washington Huskies on Wednesday, December 5 in Spokane, Washington. The Bulldogs won 81-79.
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The Sydney Thunder's Belinda Vakarewa bowls during the Women's Big Bash League match against the Sydney Sixers on Saturday, December 8 in Sydney, Australia.
The Sydney Thunder's Belinda Vakarewa bowls during the Women's Big Bash League match against the Sydney Sixers on Saturday, December 8 in Sydney, Australia.
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Bo Horvat, left, and Jake Virtanen of the Vancouver Canucks celebrate Virtanen's goal against the Nashville Predators during the second period of an NHL hockey game on Thursday, December 6 in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Bo Horvat, left, and Jake Virtanen of the Vancouver Canucks celebrate Virtanen's goal against the Nashville Predators during the second period of an NHL hockey game on Thursday, December 6 in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Darry Dyck/The Canadian Press/AP
Dario Benedetto of Boca Juniors makes a face at Gonzalo Montiel of River Plate to celebrate scoring his team's first goal in the final match of Copa CONMEBOL Libertadores 2018 on Sunday, December 9 in Madrid, Spain.
Dario Benedetto of Boca Juniors makes a face at Gonzalo Montiel of River Plate to celebrate scoring his team's first goal in the final match of Copa CONMEBOL Libertadores 2018 on Sunday, December 9 in Madrid, Spain.
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Real Madrid's Croatian midfielder Luka Modric kisses the trophy after <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2018%2F12%2F03%2Fsport%2Fluka-modric-ada-hegerberg-fifa-ballon-dor-football-spt-intl%2Findex.html" target="_blank">receiving this year's FIFA Men's Ballon d'Or award</a> for best player of the year in Paris on December 3.
Real Madrid's Croatian midfielder Luka Modric kisses the trophy after receiving this year's FIFA Men's Ballon d'Or award for best player of the year in Paris on December 3.
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Teofimo Lopez celebrates after knocking out Mason Menard in the first round of lightweight boxing match at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, December 8 in New York.
Teofimo Lopez celebrates after knocking out Mason Menard in the first round of lightweight boxing match at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, December 8 in New York.
Howard Simmons/AP
Germany's Nadine Horchler shoots during the zeroing session prior to an International Biathlon Union World Cup competition in Pokljuka, Slovenia on Thursday, December 6.
Germany's Nadine Horchler shoots during the zeroing session prior to an International Biathlon Union World Cup competition in Pokljuka, Slovenia on Thursday, December 6.
Jure Makovec/AFP/Getty Images
Marcell Ateman and Derek Carr of the Oakland Raiders celebrate after connecting on a touchdown pass against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half of an NFL football game in Oakland, California on Sunday, December 2.
Marcell Ateman and Derek Carr of the Oakland Raiders celebrate after connecting on a touchdown pass against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half of an NFL football game in Oakland, California on Sunday, December 2.
Ben Margot/AP
Spain's Jon Rahm reacts after missing a putt on the 15th hole during the last round of the Hero World Challenge in Nassau, Bahamas, Sunday, December 2. Rahm won the tournament.
Spain's Jon Rahm reacts after missing a putt on the 15th hole during the last round of the Hero World Challenge in Nassau, Bahamas, Sunday, December 2. Rahm won the tournament.
Dante Carrer/AP
Emily Fox of the North Carolina Tar Heels and Kaycie Tillman of the Florida State Seminoles head the ball in the second half of a game on Sunday, December 2 in Cary, North Carolina. The Seminoles defeated the Tar Heels 1-0.
Emily Fox of the North Carolina Tar Heels and Kaycie Tillman of the Florida State Seminoles head the ball in the second half of a game on Sunday, December 2 in Cary, North Carolina. The Seminoles defeated the Tar Heels 1-0.
Bob Donnan/USA TODAY Sports
Charlotte's Dravon Mangum falls as he tries to shoot over Wake Forest's Jaylen Hoard and Ikenna Smart in the second half of an NCAA basketball game in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Thursday, December 6.
Charlotte's Dravon Mangum falls as he tries to shoot over Wake Forest's Jaylen Hoard and Ikenna Smart in the second half of an NCAA basketball game in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Thursday, December 6.
Chuck Burton/AP
Miami Dolphins defensive end Cameron Wake reacts during player introductions prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, December 2 in Miami Gardens, Florida.
Miami Dolphins defensive end Cameron Wake reacts during player introductions prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, December 2 in Miami Gardens, Florida.
Jasen Vinlove/USA TODAY Sports
Nick Ward of the Michigan State Spartans and Luka Garza of the Iowa Hawkeyes fight for position during the second half of a game on Monday, December 3 in East Lansing, Michigan.
Nick Ward of the Michigan State Spartans and Luka Garza of the Iowa Hawkeyes fight for position during the second half of a game on Monday, December 3 in East Lansing, Michigan.
Mike Carter/USA TODAY Sports
Rickie Fowler of the United States plays his second shot on the third hole during the final round of the 2018 Hero World Challenge on Sunday, December 2 in Nassau, Bahamas.
Rickie Fowler of the United States plays his second shot on the third hole during the final round of the 2018 Hero World Challenge on Sunday, December 2 in Nassau, Bahamas.
David Cannon/Getty Images
Ryan Reaves of the Vegas Golden Knights checks Tom Wilson of the Washington Capitals during the first period of a hockey game in Las Vegas on Tuesday, December 4.
Ryan Reaves of the Vegas Golden Knights checks Tom Wilson of the Washington Capitals during the first period of a hockey game in Las Vegas on Tuesday, December 4.
Stephen R. Sylvanie/USA TODAY Sports
Hawaii's pro surfer Kalani Chapman wipes out while surfing Banzai Pipeline ahead of the Billabong Pipe Masters on the north shore of Oahu in Hawaii on Thursday, December 6.
Hawaii's pro surfer Kalani Chapman wipes out while surfing Banzai Pipeline ahead of the Billabong Pipe Masters on the north shore of Oahu in Hawaii on Thursday, December 6.
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